Lev Kotler-Berkowitz

Lev Kotler-Berkowitz was a senior staff writer covering city and state politics. He is from the Boston area and is a senior concentrating in Political Science and Economics. In his free time, Lev can be found playing baseball or running around with his dog.

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Kotler-Berkowitz ’27, Koritz ’27: Providence divesting from Israel will not solve the conflict, but it will hurt its residents

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz and Leah Koritz | October 22

On Nov. 3, Providence will vote on Question 7, which would prohibit the city from investing in the sovereign debt of “foreign countries conducting ethnic cleansing, apartheid, illegal military occupation or genocide” and in companies that “directly and knowingly enable and contribute to severe ...

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Proposed R.I. bill would automate process of expunging criminal records

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | March 11

The bill could benefit 77,000 Rhode Islanders who have arrest or conviction records.

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R.I. congressional representatives criticize Trump’s State of the Union address

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | March 4

Three of Rhode Island’s four congressional representatives did not attend the president’s address in person.

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Lawsuit alleges that R.I. Department of Corrections religiously discriminated against Native American prisoners

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 25

The lawsuit was brought under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act.

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Proposed bill would abolish life without parole for young offenders in R.I.

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 18

The bill has been referred to the state House Judiciary Committee, where it will have an open hearing.

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Bipartisan bill proposes $3 million in extra funding for R.I. Food Bank

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 5

The bill was referred to the Senate finance committee, and it is still undergoing review.

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Providence City Council backs Smiley’s proposal to increase state PILOT funding

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | January 25

The proposal seeks to raise the reimbursement rate for foregone revenue from tax-exempt properties to 30%.

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Jill Davidson ’89 wins Providence City Council Ward 2 seat

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | December 3

Davidson, the Democratic candidate, won nearly 95% of the vote, while Republican candidate Axel Brito ’26 received just under 4%.

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Local Catholic leaders back American bishops’ critique of immigration enforcement

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | November 23

The Diocese of Providence has continued to offer immigration-related services.

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Jill Davidson ’89 hopes to leverage experience in environment, education on City Council

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | November 17

The Democratic nominee for the Ward 2 seat will face Republican candidate Axel Brito ’26 in the general election on Dec. 2.

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Kotler-Berkowitz ’27, Koritz ’27: Providence divesting from Israel will not solve the conflict, but it will hurt its residents

Proposed R.I. bill would automate process of expunging criminal records

R.I. congressional representatives criticize Trump’s State of the Union address

Lawsuit alleges that R.I. Department of Corrections religiously discriminated against Native American prisoners

Proposed bill would abolish life without parole for young offenders in R.I.

Bipartisan bill proposes $3 million in extra funding for R.I. Food Bank

Providence City Council backs Smiley’s proposal to increase state PILOT funding

Jill Davidson ’89 wins Providence City Council Ward 2 seat

Local Catholic leaders back American bishops’ critique of immigration enforcement

Jill Davidson ’89 hopes to leverage experience in environment, education on City Council

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